The library began as Michael Bohr's private collection and became available to the community in 1992. It opened in its present location in the Diversity Center in 1995. The center provides no direct financial assistance to the library.

Information about holdings

Printed material: 2,254 books, many periodicals

Film/Video/Sound: 30 videotapes of local & national gay interest

Photographs: 50 promo shots of local female impersonators

Other holdings/notes: Original artwork by local artistsTime periods/geographical regions documented:

Complete runs of Indianapolis gay and lesbian publications, including The Screamer (1966-67), The Works (1980-1992), The Mirror (1985-1990), Heartland (1990-91), Fever (1991-92), and The Word (1991 - present).